COVERAGE A Toast to Unity KWRHTA TWHBEA Ban uet WHTA Ban uet
VOLUME 26 ISSUE 22 DECEMBER 19, 2022
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And the winner is….. Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Honors 2022 Achievements SHELBYVILLE, TN- The Walking Horse Trainers Association hosted a night of glitz and glamour on Saturday, December 3rd. The first weekend of December traditionally welcomes the trainers’ banquet and convention meeting. This year’s event was the same. However; there was one small change- the host venue was the Blue Ribbon Circle located on the grounds of The Celebration.
Steve Aymett was honored with the Living Legend Award.
J ohn Allan Callaway proudly accepts the WG C green blaz er from his WG C father, Allan Callaway.
The WHTA sets this night aside, annually, to honor those owners, exhibitors, trainers and of course, Tennessee Walking Horses that made outstanding achievements throughout the year. Mark Farrar served as the evening’s emcee. A very special time of each year’s banquet is the announcement of the awards which honor individuals who have given so much time and energy, year after year, making a di˜ erence in the Walking Horse industry. Receiving some of those special awards this year are the following:
Living Legend Lifetime Achievement Award - Steve Aymett Glenn C. Dowell Jr. Family Scholarship - Will Derickson, Evan Claborn and Lane Webb Performance Trainer of the Year - R.M. Kellett Pleasure Trainer of the Year - Laurie Toone Assistant Performance Trainer of the Year - Kayla Baucom Assistant Pleasure Trainer of the Year - Krysta Allen Groom of the Year - Chris Alexander (Formac Stables) Performance Youth of the Year - Jessica Lawwell Pleasure Youth of the Year - Harper Grider Amateur of the Year - Sister Milligan WHTA Friendship Club Inductee - Carlyle Johnson Jimmy McConnell and Mach 1 were recognized for their National Trainers’ Show Stake win, and John Allan Callaway and Justified Honors were recognized for their repeat World Grand Championship win. Callaway was also presented with the coveted green blazer. The Scoop was delighted to be part of your success story by capturing your yearlong journey through our candid pictures and advertisements. We congratulate each 2022 honoree.
All photos courtesy of Shane Shi et
WHTA Award Winners Script compliments of WHTA
LEAD LINE
Time To Tease
Tin Man Too and Wylder Way
RESERVE YOUTH PONY
RESERVE LEAD LINE HORSE OF THE YEAR
Skywalk’s Threat and I Am Big Enough
My Little Pony and Piper Anne Teague
TRAIL PLEASURE
AMATEUR TWO-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING
Machete
A Dixie Lady
RESERVE TRAIL PLEASURE
RESERVE AMATEUR TWO-YEAR-OLD MARE
Blacklist
Conover
ADULT PONY
WEANLING
Dark Rain
Charlene Darling
ADULT PONY RESERVE
RESERVE WEANLING
As I Am and Pappy Van Winkle
La Diamante
COUNTRY PLEASURE
AMATEUR TWO-YEAR-OLD STALLION
Line Item Veto
Dixie Dare Devil
COUNTRY PLEASURE RESERVE
RESERVE AMATEUR TWO-YEAR OLD STALLION
Slingblade
Eric C. Conn
NOVICE
YEARLING
Fly Dragonfly
The Golden Ticket
NOVICE RESERVE
RESERVE YEARLING
Grayton Beach
Tee Martin
AMATEUR THREE-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING
TWO-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING
Ultra Grey Pistol
I Am Sweet Maggie May
RESERVE AMATEUR THREE-YEAR-OLD
RESERVE TWO-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING
MARE OR GELDING
I’m A Dixie Dolly
My Tanqueray
LITE-SHOD SPECIALTY
ELITE (50 & OVER)
Big Time Bandit
All About Jose
RESERVE LITE-SHOD SPECIALTY
RESERVE ELITE (50 & OVER)
Roscoe Jenkins
Mr. Heisman
TWO-YEAR-OLD STALLION
AMATEUR THREE-YEAR-OLD STALLION
I’m Choobacca
Sam I Am Jose’
RESERVE TWO-YEAR-OLD STALLION
AMATEUR THREE-YEAR-OLD STALLION
Honky Tonk
Born A Maverick
YOUTH SHOW PLEASURE
YOUTH FLAT-SHOD
Annie’s Lined With Cash
Checkpoint Charlie
RESERVE YOUTH SHOW PLEASURE
RESERVE YOUTH FLAT-SHOD
I’m Coach Cal
Diamond At The Ritz
YOUTH PONY
THREE-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING
WHTA Award Winners Smoking
RESERVE AMATEUR FOUR-YEAR-OLD STALLION
RESERVE THREE-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING
Black Gin’s Scout
My Tanqueray
AMATEUR PARK PLEASURE
WESTERN PARK PLEASURE
Custom Chrome JB
A Titleist Masterpiece
RESERVE AMATEUR PARK PLEASURE
RESERVE WESTERN PARK PLEASURE
Papacito
Papacito
AMATEUR LITE-SHOD Roscoe Jenkins
THREE-YEAR-OLD STALLION
RESERVE AMATEUR LITE-SHOD
Cavender
Big Time Bandit
RESERVE THREE-YEAR-OLD STALLION
FOUR-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING
Honor Of The Ritz
Pappy Time
FINE HARNESS
RESERVE FOUR-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING
In Ted’s Image
Honor And Salute
RESERVE FINE HARNESS
ENGLISH PARK PLEASURE PARK PLEASURE
Lt. Horatio Caine
He’s A Dixieland Delight
MODEL
RESERVE ENGLISH PARK PLEASURE PARK PLEASURE
Throw Me A Curve
Dose’
RESERVE MODEL
FOUR-YEAR-OLD STALLION
Back In The Saddle Again
Mr. True Blue
LADIES AMATEUR SPECIALTY
RESERVE FOUR-YEAR-OLD STALLION
She’s Limitless/ Manning / All About Jose
Honor And Remember
RESERVE LADIES AMATEUR SPECIALTY
FIVE & UNDER COUNTRY PLEASURE
A Pink Floyd
Sabotage
MEN’ S AMATEUR SPECIALTY
RESERVE FIVE & UNDER COUNTRY PLEASURE
Uptight Jose’
BP’s Captain Jack Sparrow
RESERVE MEN’ S AMATEUR SPECIALTY
AMATEUR PARK PERFORMANCE
Hole In My Pocket
Do Right
AMATEUR CANTER
RESERVE AMATEUR PARK PERFORMANCE
Honor My Country
A Touche’
RESERVE AMATEUR CANTER
AMATEUR SHOW PLEASURE
I’m Jordan
Epic
AMATEUR FOUR-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING
RESERVE AMATEUR SHOW PLEASURE
He’s Ballistic
Acclaim
RESERVE AMATEUR FOUR-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING Honor And Salute/My Honey Bee.
FIVE & UNDER TRAIL PLEASURE
AMATEUR FOUR-YEAR-OLD STALLION
King Mojo
Glory JC
WHTA Award Winners RESERVE FIVE & UNDER TRAIL PLEASURE Resurgence
PROFESSIONAL PARK PERFORMANCE Praise And Honor
RESERVE PROFESSIONAL PARK PERFORMANCE So Real
ALL DAY PLEASURE Petal Pushin’ Jazz
RESERVE ALL DAY PLEASURE 401K/Miss Belle Starr W
AMATEUR FIVE-YEAR-OLD STALLION Smoky Mountain Strong
RESERVE AMATEUR FIVE-YEAR-OLD STALLION I Am Fearless
JUVENILE 11 & UNDER Miss Ebony Rose
RESERVE JUVENILE 11 & UNDER It’s The Medalist/ Cole Haan
TWO & THREE-YEAR-OLD COUNTRY PLEASURE Shipwrecked
RESERVE TWO & THREE-YEAR-OLD COUNTRY PLEASURE He’s Off The Wall
PROFESSIONAL SHOW PLEASURE The Honor Code
RESERVE PROFESSIONAL SHOW PLEASURE Georgia Florida Line
AMATEUR FIVE-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING A Code Of Honors
RESERVE AMATEUR FIVE-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING My Ticket To Ride
AMATEUR 15.2 & UNDER MARE OR GELDING Punisher
AMATEUR 15.2 & UNDER MARE OR GELDING He’s For Real
YOUTH 12-17 Nevermore
RESERVE YOUTH 12-17 The Dixie Label
AMATEUR 15.2 & UNDER STALLION Marty McFly
RESERVE AMATEUR 15.2 & UNDER STALLION A Kingpin
AMATEUR SPECIALTY She’s Limitless
RESERVE AMATEUR SPECIALTY All About Jose
15.2 & UNDER MARE OR GELDING I Am Bold And Spicy Jose
RESERVE 15.2 & UNDER MARE OR GELDING I’m On Good Behavior
15.2 & UNDER STALLION He’s Made In The USA
RESERVE 15.2 & UNDER STALLION Form A Line
15.2 & OVER MARE OR GELDING Nevermore
RESERVE 15.2 & OVER MARE OR GELDING Jose’s Solid Pusher
15.2 & OVER STALLION Justified Honors
RESERVE 15.2 & OVER STALLION Minor Ordeal
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Hannah Myatt presents K rysta Allen the 2 02 2 Assistant Pleasure Trainer of the Year award.
J essica Lawwell was the 2 02 2 Youth Performance Rider of the Year winner.
Howard Eastridge and Spencer Benedict pick ing up the award for Honor And Obey at the Trainers Banq uet.
J oe Lester Stables was well represented at the banq uet with Bailey Momb and J oe Lester.
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K athy Anderson and Hannah Myatt pick ing up the award for the “ k ing of the ring” , K ing Moj o.
Link Webb accepting Dix ie Road’s Open Specialty High Point Riders Cup Award for owner J oe Barnes.
K eegan Meadows j oins Brook lyn F uss as she receives her Adult Eq uitation award.
Robert N elms and Lisa Teel receiving one of their awards at the banq uet.
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Sadie F owler Parsons receiving the award for Dim The Lights Riders’ Cup High Point win.
Taylor Walters and J immy McConnell pick ing up Mach 1’s award at the Trainers Banq uet.
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Laurie Toone was selected as Pleasure Horse Trainer of the Year.
Dr. J im and Lisa Baum and Callaway Stables were on hand as G ustified ners as reco ni ed
J immy McConnell presents Chris Alex ander with the G room of the Year Award.
e in and ay ndre s ere honored to accept the a ard reco ni in their Yearlin orld Grand hampion he Golden icket
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J ulia Callaway accepts the award for the Youth 12 -17 Horse of the Year for N evermore.
Chavgney Beasley accepted the Three Year Old Stallion Reserve Horse of the Year on behalf of Honor Of The Ritz .
The Amateur F our Year Old Stallion Reserve Horse of the Year is Black Gin s cout cceptin as ayden ackson and ack e n ton
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Pappy Time was awarded reserve F our Year Old Mare / G elding Horse of the Year.
The Amateur Show Pleasure Horse of the Year was awarded to Epic. Meghan Hammond accepts the award.
Ally J o J acobs accepts the Youth 11 & U nderReserve Horse of the Year award on behalf of Cole Haan.
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Lead Line Horse of the Year was Tin Man Too and Wylder Way.
Shannon and Dalia Harr were picture perfect as they were thrilled to accept Fly ra on y s o ice orse of the Year a ard
The Youth Pony reserve Horse of the Year was I Am Big Enough.
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Scott and Ashlea Shepard are two of the industry’s most stylish couple, while helping many others look lik e a champion in the show ring.
Harper G rider was selected as this year’s Pleasure Youth of the Year.
Carlyle J ohnson was honored to be inducted into the WHTA F riendship Club.
J immy McConnell topped the Riders’ Cup High Points in the Performance division.
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The WHTA Ladies’ Aux iliary selected F reda Dean as Member of the Year.
Laurie Toone was the leader in the Riders’ Cup High Points Pleasure division.
Pam Betts and Laurie Toon proudly accept the All Day Pleasure Reserve Horse of the Year on behalf of 4 01K .
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OBITUARY- ERIC LACKEY
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CANDID OF THE WEEK
Allan, Karen, Julia, John Allan and Jada Callaway are all picture perfect at the recent TWHBEA Awards Banquet.
Eric Carl Lackey, 66, a resident of High Point, NC, passed on to be with the Lord on November 22, 2022 while at the home he shared with his wife, Diane DuBois Lackey. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 with a visitation from 12:00 until 1:30 pm in the Christian Enrichment Center at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville. Eric was born September 14th, 1956 in High Point to parents (deceased) Carl Wilson Lackey, and “Nona” Gilberte Lackey. Eric was a graduate of East Davidson High School as well as UNC Chapel Hill. The Decorator’s Edge was begun about the same time he met and married Diane DuBois Lackey in 1978. Along with his wife, Eric owned and operated The Decorator’s Edge for over 40 years. An interior design firm and showroom, clients from near and far would en oy watching them work their “magic” on their homes and businesses. In 2020, The Decorator’s Edge was chosen the award-winning design firm by “Houzz”, chosen by millions of homeowners that comprise the “Houzz” community. Eric worked passionately on his work, which took him to many cities as well as countries i.e. London, Costa Rica, Italy…. too many to name. His other passion was ust as strong, his love for his Tennessee Walking Horses. Handed down by his father, Eric was a very accomplished equestrian having shown since he was 8 years old. Eric and his various horses have several World Championship titles under his belt. With a horse show home in Shelbyville, TN, you would find him and Diane at as many shows he could work in to his schedule throughout the season. His love for animals continued with the dogs he loved over the years, especially “Miss Blue” who remains in the home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 2 sisters, Denise Sharon Lackey of High Point, and Josiane Lackey Laumann of Thomasville. One niece, Taylor Laumann Conner (Rick) of Harrisburg, and their children Callen and Kendall. Eric was a wonderful human being who loved very deeply, especially his wife Diane and his family. He chose December 13th as their wedding date because his parents were married on that date. Also still on this earth are several close friends who have become family…they know who they are. We are forever grateful for your love. The Scoop sends our deepest sympathies to Diane and the Lackey Family.
TWHBEA....TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS LEWISBURG, TN- The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors” Association hosted a busy weekend beginning Thursday, December 1st with “A Toast to Unity” Reception held at Humble Baron (Nearest Green Distillery, Shelbyville). On Friday, December 2nd, the Executive Committee met at the TWHBEA headquarters. That evening, the annual TWHBEA Awards Banquet was held with a reception followed by a banquet meal and award presentations. Saturday, December 3rd was set aside for the New Board Member Orientation, as well as the International Board of Directors Meeting. Throughout the weekend of meetings, Chief Executive Officer, Mark Farrar shared some insight on his
first year leading the group. One thing Farrar noted was the accomplished goal of having $500,000 in reserve. This will allow profits to be invested into the group and its programs. He also discussed filling a staff position that will be available following the retirement of Gloria Rambo. Rambo served TWHBEA for an incredible 57 years. Paulette Ewing was also recognized for 30 years of service. Others giving reports were Kasey Kesselring, David Sisk, Amanda Wright, Thom Meek and Dee Cantrell. One of the main objectives of the annual meeting was to name the 2023 Executive Committee.There were no contested positions this year.
SERVING FOR 2023 ARE THE FOLLOWING:
Trainers- Thom Meek
President- Jack Heffington
Youth- Chris Hazelwood
Sr. Vice President- Amanda Wright
Secretary- Kasey Kesselring-appointed
Administration/Fiscal- Joyce Moyer
by the new executive committee.
Breeders- David Sisk By-laws/Enforcement- Tom Kakassy Equine Welfare- Bill Strickland Marketing- Melanie Lawrence Owner/Exhibitor/International- Denise Bader Performance Horse- Lance Messenheimer Pleasure Horse- Lyn Montgomery
All photos courtesy of Shane Shi et
TWHBEA BANQUET PRESENTATION TO 2022 WORLD GRAND CHAMPION – JUSTIFIED HONORS Presenter: Jack Heffington INTERNATIONAL HIGH POINT PROGRAM OVERALL CHAMPIONS 2022 TWHBEA International High Point Open Performance Horse Champion Five Star’s Jazzman, owned by Henry Metcalf and ridden by Gary Edwards (award sponsored by RE/MAXX Realty, Bobby Joe & Freda Jones) 2022 TWHBEA International High Point Amateur Performance Horse Champion Master’s Cool Jazz, owned and shown by Glenda Nichols (award sponsored by Spencer & Carrie Benedict) Edgar Abernathy accepting. 2022 TWHBEA International High Point Youth Performance Horse Champion A Superbowl MVP, owned by the Beth Beasley Family and shown by BiBi Beasley (award sponsored by Frances Bates) Beth, Bibi and Maxine Beasley accepting. 2022 TWHBEA International High Point Open Pleasure Horse Champion Machado, owned by Leann Werner-Osborne and shown by Keegan Meadows (award sponsored by David Sisk) Keegan Meadows and Leann Werner-Osborne accepting. 2022 TWHBEA International High Point Amateur Pleasure Horse Champion Resurgence, owned by Beth & Sarah Beth Thomas and shown by Sarah Beth Thomas (award sponsored by Curtis Rosemann) Beth & Sarah Beth Thomas accepting. 2022 TWHBEA International High Point Youth Pleasure Horse Champion Miss Sarah Allen, owned and shown by Lexi Nelms (award sponsored by Wilson Blaylock) 2022 TWHBEA International High Point Open Halter Horse Champion Fire ‘M Up Charlie, owned by Bruce Vaughn and shown by Claire Hankins (award sponsored by Robert Nelms) 2022 TWHBEA International High Point Amateur Halter Horse Champion Lady Serena Williams, owned by Joe Link and shown by Jaron Dotson (award sponsored by Ella Kline) 2022 TWHBEA International High Point Youth Halter Horse Champion Youth – Miss Sarah Allen, owned and shown by Lexi Nelms (award sponsored by Ella Kline) SUPREME & SUPERIOR VERSATILITY CHAMPIONS Presenter: Amanda Wright 2022 TWHBEA Adult Supreme Versatility Champion Allen’s Danni Delight, owned by Jennifer Batts (award sponsored by Sofia Borg & Dr. Monty McInturff) 2022 TWHBEA Elite Supreme Versatility Champion Blue’s American Woman, owned by Larry Starnes 2022 TWHBEA Youth Supreme Versatility Champions Miss Sarah Allen, Owned , trained and shown by Lexi Nelms (award sponsored by Nancy Lynn Greene) I’m Billy The Kid, Owned by Bonnie Herman and shown by Kailee Vallente out of California. (award sponsored by Patti Pollack and Bling Tie Affair) AMERICAN NATIONAL GO! GELDING & MOTIVATED MARE SUPER HORSES Presenter: Lance Meisenheimer 2022 TWHBEA Super Performance Gelding A Neon Cowboy, owned by Glenda Nichols
2022 TWHBEA Super Flat Shod Gelding I’m Sleight of Hand, owned by Kathie Crellin 2022 TWHBEA Super Performance Mare Melania MM, owned by Jennifer Bingham, Ira Kilburn, Elese Lewis and Amanda Blackburn 2022 TWHBEA Super Flat Shod Mare Miss Sarah Allen, owned by Lexi Nelms TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Presenter: Jack Heffington Mares division: Delight Country Girl (Mare) 684672 Maude Gray (Mare) 370077 Wilson Snip’s Chance (Mare) 492405 Stallions division: Mack K’s Handshaker (Stallion) 561320 Mark of Carbon (Stallion) 692213 Rodgers’ Perfection (Stallion) 551107 SIRE & DAM OF THE YEAR Presenter: Charles Gleghorn Miss Annika by Seve and out of Pure Vengeance. Bred by Barbara Mesimer and owned by Larry Mesimer. The Ascending Sire of The Year Award El Zorro’s Star, owned by Rick Compton. Outstanding Sire of the Year – Allen All Around, owned by Leland G. Ritter. TRAIL HORSE OF THE YEAR – Via’s Sugarfoot, owned by Glory Redmond YOUTH MEMBER OF THE YEAR – Georgia Hazelwood LIZZIE UMBERGER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - Clara Jean Thompson YOUTH MEDALLION SCHOLARSHIPS Finley Grace Brooks Laney Mullinax John Garrett Burton Lexi Nelms Alainna Sharp Kate Cowan AMBASSADORS Youth Ambassador – Chris Hazelwood Pleasure Horse Ambassador – Tommy Hall Performance Horse Ambassador – Jimbo Conner International Ambassador – Jim Dolan MEMBER OF THE YEAR – Dee Cantrell REESE L. SMITH DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD – Rick Insell 2022 MASTER BREEDERS Jimmy Joe Hackett (posthumous) John A. Hendrixson (posthumous) Bob Rollins
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Mark Farrar B s hief ecuti e cer recapped his first year holdin the position
Geor ia a el ood as oted Youth Mem er of the Year
he o cial portrait for ennessee alkin orse orld Grand hampion ustified onors as un eiled
he i ie m er er portsmanship
ard as presented to Miriam e ster
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Chris Haz elwood was recogniz ed as the Youth Ambassador for TWHBEA.
Tommy Hall proudly accepted the Pleasure Horse Ambassador Award.
J imbo Connor served TWHBEA as the Performance Horse Ambassador and proudly receives the award.
This year’s Reese L. Smith Distinguished Service Award was presented to Rick Insell.
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J immy J oe Hack ett was posthumously inducted into the Hall of F ame. The award is received by his son, Michael Hack ett.
J ohn A. Hendrix son was also posthumously inducted into the Hall F ame. His granddaughter, J anie Cambell, proudly accepted the award in his memory.
Bob Rollins was one of this year’s Hall of F ame honorees.
Raigan G ardner shared her vocal talents with the attendees.
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The TWHBEA International High Point Youth Performance Horse Champion was A Superbowl MVP and was accepted by BiBi Beasley.
Beth Thomas accepted the TWHBEA International High Point Amateur Pleasure Horse Champion award on behalf of Resurgence.
Leann Werner-Osborn proudly received Machado’s TWHBEA International High Point Open Pleasure Horse Champion award.
Finley Grace Brooks topped the field of competitors in the Youth Medallion Performance Division and was presented a $1000 scholarship.
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